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The documents are letters of recommendation forms for Columbia University. The forms request information about the recommender and their relationship to the applicant. Recommenders are asked to evaluate the applicant's qualifications for undergraduate study by comparing them to other students the recommender knows. Recommenders are instructed to seal their letter of recommendation in the provided envelope and sign across the seal before returning it to the applicant to submit with their application.

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Recommendations

The documents are letters of recommendation forms for Columbia University. The forms request information about the recommender and their relationship to the applicant. Recommenders are asked to evaluate the applicant's qualifications for undergraduate study by comparing them to other students the recommender knows. Recommenders are instructed to seal their letter of recommendation in the provided envelope and sign across the seal before returning it to the applicant to submit with their application.

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letter of recommendation 1

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 408 LEWISOHN HALL • 2970 BROADWAY • NEW YORK, NY 10027 • 212.854.2772

SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES


To be completed by applicant before giving to recommender. Give one of these forms to each of the two recommenders you select. Ask the evaluator to write a letter and attach
it to this form. Have the evaluator seal the letter he/she has written on your behalf in the envelope below, sign across the seal, and have it returned to you. Do not open this envelope
or break the seal. Submit the sealed envelope containing your letters to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Applicant’s Last (Family) Name First Name Middle Name Social Security Number

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment), which gives registered students the right to inspect and review their educational records,
students may waive the right to see specific confidential statements and letters of recommendation. In the belief that applicants, and the persons from whom they request
recommendations, may wish to preserve the confidentiality of those recommendations, we are giving you an opportunity to sign one of the following statements:
I waive the right to examine this letter I do not waive the right to examine this letter

SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE DATE

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 4. On a separate sheet or letterhead please provide an evaluation of this applicant’s
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL EVALUATOR qualifications for undergraduate work in a rigorous academic program. Please compare
the applicant with others known to you. This evaluation is to be mailed to the address
1. How long have you known the applicant?
on the envelope, or given to the applicant in a sealed envelope. Please seal and sign the
____________________________________________________________________ back flap of the envelope; the letter will be submitted unopened by the applicant with
his or her application. Deadline for receipt of letters is March 1 for Early Action
2. In what capacity do you know the applicant? applicants, June 1 for Regular Decision Fall applicants, and October 15 for
Student Academic advisor Employee Spring applicants. Thank you.
Intern Friend Other __________________ NAME OF EVALUATOR

3. How do you rank this student in comparison with the students


you have taught or worked with? TITLE OF EVALUATOR
Extraordinary (One of the best I have worked with)
Exceptional (Top 5%)
Outstanding (Top 10%) INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION
Superior (Top 15%)
Above Average (Top 25%)
Average (Top 50%) SIGNATURE

Below Average (Lower 50% but recommended)


letter of recommendation 2
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 408 LEWISOHN HALL • 2970 BROADWAY • NEW YORK, NY 10027 • 212.854.2772

SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES


To be completed by applicant before giving to recommender. Give one of these forms to each of the two recommenders you select. Ask the evaluator to write a letter and attach
it to this form. Have the evaluator seal the letter he/she has written on your behalf in the envelope below, sign across the seal, and have it returned to you. Do not open this envelope
or break the seal. Submit the sealed envelope containing your letters to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Applicant’s Last (Family) Name First Name Middle Name Social Security Number

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment), which gives registered students the right to inspect and review their educational records,
students may waive the right to see specific confidential statements and letters of recommendation. In the belief that applicants, and the persons from whom they request
recommendations, may wish to preserve the confidentiality of those recommendations, we are giving you an opportunity to sign one of the following statements:
I waive the right to examine this letter I do not waive the right to examine this letter

SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE DATE

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 4. On a separate sheet or letterhead please provide an evaluation of this applicant’s
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL EVALUATOR qualifications for undergraduate work in a rigorous academic program. Please compare
the applicant with others known to you. This evaluation is to be mailed to the address
1. How long have you known the applicant?
on the envelope, or given to the applicant in a sealed envelope. Please seal and sign the
____________________________________________________________________ back flap of the envelope; the letter will be submitted unopened by the applicant with
his or her application. Deadline for receipt of letters is March 1 for Early Action
2. In what capacity do you know the applicant? applicants, June 1 for Regular Decision Fall applicants, and October 15 for
Student Academic advisor Employee Spring applicants. Thank you.
Intern Friend Other __________________ NAME OF EVALUATOR

3. How do you rank this student in comparison with the students


you have taught or worked with? TITLE OF EVALUATOR
Extraordinary (One of the best I have worked with)
Exceptional (Top 5%)
Outstanding (Top 10%) INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION
Superior (Top 15%)
Above Average (Top 25%)
Average (Top 50%) SIGNATURE

Below Average (Lower 50% but recommended)

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